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Car Pollution Linked to Autism
By Rachael Rettner published
Exposure to air pollution from cars in early life may increase the risk of autism, a new study suggests.

Autism Linked to Fever or Flu in Pregnancy
By Joe Brownstein published
Children may be more likely to develop autism if their mothers had the flu a prolonged fever during pregnancy, a new study suggests.

Rare Form of Autism Might Benefit from Nutrition Supplement
By Rachael Rettner published
One type of autism caused by a rare genetic mutation may be treatable.

Autism Survey for Parents May Catch Disorder Early
By Live Science Staff published
A test give to one-year old children may help identify kids at risk for autism.

Autism May Diminish Belief in God
By Stephanie Pappas published
Ability to infer other's thoughts seems important for religious belief.

Autism in Infants Predicted by Simple Test
By Live Science Staff published
A simple test previously used in relation to preterm infants and cerebral palsy may aid in predicting autism.
Smoking During Pregnancy Linked to Autism
By Live Science Staff published
Women who smoke during pregnancy are more likely to birth a child with Asperger’s disorder or some other form of autism, suggests a new study.

Diabetes, Obesity in Pregnancy Linked with Autism, Delays in Children
By Cari Nierenberg published
A mother's health during pregnancy might affect her child's chances of having autism or developmental delays, a new study suggests.
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